Driving in Japan >> Traffic Rules in Japan

The vehicle's height and width may be different between a rental car anda car you drive everyday.

Fasten seat belt for all seats

It is obligated under government lawto use the safety belt for all the seats

of the vehicle on highway.

No Cell Phone while driving

When using cell phone, please stop the vehicle at secure location.

Speed Limit

Typical speed limits are 80km/h to 100km/h on expressways and 30km/h to 60km/h on local roads.

Traffic Signs

Speed Limit

Stop

No Parking

or Stopping Anytime

No Entry for Vehicles

Height Limit

One Way

No U-Turn

No Crossing

No Passing

No Parking or

Stopping in

the term

Slow

Illegal Parking

When you see the traffic signs below, that means "No Parking". Please do not park the vehicle surrounding that area.

In Japan, police control against illegal parking and driving is being more and more strict in recent few years. Once they find illegal parking, they will impose a large amount of fine on you.

When you see the yellow sticker shown below on the vehicle, that means police found that the vehicle has been parked at prohibited area. Once you see this sticker on the vehicle, please follow the procedure.

1) Go to Police Station and pay fines.

2) Get a receipt from police officer and show it to us when you return the vehicle.

Once you fail to follow this procedure, you will be responsible to pay 25,000 JPY as penalty when you return the vehicle.